Potsdam's rural areas
More than 30 local businesses manage over 4,000 hectares of agricultural land (arable land, grassland, fruit-growing areas) within the city.
Potsdam is an island among a chain of lakes of the Havel and a beautifully shaped cultural landscape surrounded by numerous woods. Idyllic lakes and riverways as well as the palaces and gardens make Potsdam and its surroundings a special experience. The federal capital Berlin is located next to the former residence capital of the Prussian Crown.